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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Tigerville, SC | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,125 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #814 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ngu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,590 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,590 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,705 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,941 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,197 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 1,671 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1240/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,500 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $247 |
Diversity |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 32% | ||
Campus |
North Greenville University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Tech is larger than than North Greenville University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,125 students)
North Greenville University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Greenville University or Virginia Tech?
- North Greenville University is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($23,590.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Virginia Tech than North Greenville University ($31,754.00 vs. $23,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Greenville University than Virginia Tech ($11,705 vs. $19,301)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Greenville University are 15.3% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,000 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Greenville University than Virginia Tech (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Greenville University students is 252.2% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($26,941 vs. $7,649)
North Greenville University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Greenville University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or North Greenville University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 94 points higher than at North Greenville University (1116)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at North Greenville University (3.84)
- North Greenville University has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
North Greenville University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Greenville University or Virginia Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Virginia Tech and North Greenville University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than North Greenville University (82% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $31,500 more per year than North Greenville University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $33,500)
- North Greenville University students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,966)
- North Greenville University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($222 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Greenville University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/